Extra White

Sherwin-Williams · SW 7006

Gallery white

LRV86
Hex#EEEFEA
RGB238 · 239 · 234
WarmthCool
UndertoneA bright, clean white with a faint blue-grey lean
FamilyWhites
CollectionWhite & Pastel

In real rooms

Photographed under consistent light · credited & tagged

Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner
Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner
Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner
Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner
Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner
Extra WhiteSW 7006
Design byDarlene Molner

How it reads

Extra White is a bright, slightly cool white — the closest Sherwin-Williams gets to a gallery wall. At LRV 86 it is crisp and reflective, with a faint blue-grey lean that keeps it clean rather than creamy. It is the white for architecture: plaster reliefs, coffered ceilings, a bank of steel windows.

Where it shines is against color and shadow: a navy velvet sofa, a black steel window frame, a wall of brass. In a warm-lit room it stays honest and white; in a cool north room it can tip toward icy, so pair it with warm floors and textiles.

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Questions

Is Extra White too stark?
It is bright and cool, so in a cold north room it can feel clinical. In rooms with warm light, wood and texture it reads as crisp and clean.
Is Extra White good for trim?
Excellent — it is one of the most popular trim whites because it stays clean next to almost any wall color.

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Reviewed by The Color Digest editors · @thecolordigest
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